Since 1979 and Still Running! February 2012

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1 Since 1979 and Still Running! February 2012 Dear Boulder Road Runners, As you know, Dan and I were elected as interim officers. In June our terms will end. We need to have a more formal nominating process and election. I propose that over the next three First Monday Socials we make time for nominations to these offices. Next, I propose that at the June Social we have a written ballot, at which time the current membership present will elect officers. They will assume the duties of office at this meeting. I think the term should be modified, because of the unusual circumstances, to be eighteen months. The next election would be the first meeting in This is assuming new people are elected to these offices. If not then the term of office remains the same. Before the election we need to affirm and clarify the direction we want the club to go. Agenda items can be presented during a short business meeting at socials or you can send them to me so I can

2 generate a list for the March Social. The above proposals need to be seconded and approved at the March Social. The bylaws are at the end of this newsletter. They have served the club well, but they can be amended. We will be launching a membership drive from March 1 st to Memorial Day. Current membership fees will be discounted for new members. There will also be a student membership category, at $10. Flyers will be placed in various locations promoting our club and encouraging membership. I will be taking our membership drive on the road to six events between March and Memorial Day. In conjunction with the membership drive, I will need some help staffing our tent at six events between March 8 th and May 20th. These events include the Westminster Adventure Runs in March, April and May. I will also be at Frank Shorter s Race4Kids Health on April 15 th and the Colfax Marathon on May 19 th and 20 th. Mat Jenkins has generously donated several complimentary entries to the Bolder Boulder. We will have a drawing at each of our membership events for these entries. If you are participating in any of the runs associated with Colfax Marathon, please let me know. Events include a full and half marathon, marathon relay, 10 miler, and 5K. Westminster Adventure Run March 8 th and subsequent second Thursday of every month through November. This is a free event for all ages. Anyone who pre-registers and is 21 will receive a complimentary beer. There will be a vendor area where participants can test shoes, hydration belts, and nutrition products during the run. From 6-7 pm the participants will run to local businesses and collect as many free raffle tickets as they can. They return at 7 pm and we will raffle off $ worth of running shoes, apparel, GPS devices, and much more while enjoying free beer provided by Deschutes Brewery! The link to pre-register for this free event is: Need a coordinator for the Earth Day 5K course marshals on April 22 nd. Thanks to Kim Schafer for becoming the regular refreshment deliverer.

3 Vicki Cronin is now our official honorary international recruitment specialist. The benefits package for this position entitles her to one additional cookie after each Sunday run. Next First Monday Social at Avery Brewing on March 5 th. CU Triathlon Team Frozen Foot 5K, Sunday, 2/19 9 a.m. The CU Triathlon team is a coed student-run club at the University of Colorado, Boulder Campus. The club was established in Since then they have won the USAT Triathlon Collegiate National Championships 12 times, including 2010 and This Sunday is the Frozen Foot 5K. This race, on CU campus, is a fund raiser to help get the team to this year s national championships. Visit for race information. Running of the Green, March 11 th 10:15, 17 th and Wazee St, LoDO Dr. Joe Vigil is speaking on March 3 rd in Pueblo. For details contact Don Janicki or visit I will be attending, if anyone wants to car pool with me. Business people, if you have a listing on our membership benefits page, be sure to check it for any updates you may want to make. Super Bowl 5K results. Good performances in treacherous conditions. Get Involved with club events!

4 Society Page By Ida DuPry This reporter has learned that the Castros, of Linden Ave, Boulder, Colorado, will be spending a luxurious two weeks in Hawaii. While there, they will relax and partake of some of their favorite pastimes. Mrs. Castro will be having her S.I. photo shoot on Waikiki Beach, (After all it is the season, darlings.) Then will spend the rest of the fortnight lounging under the palm trees and catching up on all the medical journals she has not had time to read. Meanwhile Mr. Castro will be participating in his secret passion for extreme competitive Hula dancing and pineapple juggling. There will be two shows nightly at the Honolulu Hilton. This reporter has obtained a picture of Mr. Castro in his competitively cut grass Hula skirt. However, the censor would not permit me to post it here. Not Mr. Castro Mr. Toby Castro will be joining his companion people later this week. He is traveling by Liberian freighter, arriving at night, and taking the last stretch, to the beach, via high speed power boat. He told this reporter that he is looking forward to stretching his paws in the warm, not frozen, beach sand and digging. While the Castros bask in the tropical sun and breezes, the training group, back in Boulder, Colorado, will dutifully arise in the dark and cold to complete their training regimen. Hey, Mr. Castro, way to take one for the team!

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